Gary Leverett

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USA Zion East Side

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Zion National Park east of the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel is a world apart from Zion Canyon. The road is carved into the slick rock hills as it winds 5.3 miles/8.5 km to the east entrance to the park. Bighorn Sheep are common on this end of the park.

Photography Tips

I like mid to late afternoon light here.

Travel Information

Drive 0.5 miles/0.8 km east of the Zion Mt. Carmel Tunnel and park at the pullout on the left (north) side of the road. Cross the road and climb up the slick rock (easy) about 15 feet above the road.

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Daytime

Sunrise & Sunset 06:15 - 20:56 | current local time: 23:09

Photo Themes Slickrock Hills

Locations Utah Zion National Park

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